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Full-time Education
School of Info-Communications Technology

nitec in info-communications technology

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Info-Communications Technology programme, you need to have:

Two GCE 'O' level grades (Grades 1-8) in any 2 subjects
Or Three GCE 'N' level passes (Grades 1-5) in Mathematics and two other subjects

Applicant will be tested for colour recognition disability on admission.

 
Course Synopsis

You will be trained to:

Test electronic boards / modules.
Maintain data communication systems.
Maintain computer systems.
Setup computer peripheral devices.
Setup local area networks.
Maintain software applications.
Manage servers.
Manage web-based applications.
Perform network administration.
Support multimedia project.
Manage data-centre services.

The duration of this course is two years and is conducted at:
ITE College East (Simei)
ITE College Central (MacPherson)
ITE College West (Balestier)

 
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Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Info-communications Technology graduates (with COM) can apply for direct entry to the second year of the Higher Nitec in Information Technology course. After the Higher Nitec course, you can take up a related diploma course at the polytechnic.

For more details on related diploma courses, please refer to the website of each polytechnic.

Nitec
in Info-communications Technology graduates who have done very well but are not COM holders can apply for entry to the Higher Nitec in Information Technology course. After the Higher Nitec course, you can take up a related diploma course at the polytechnic.

 
   

 

 
Career Prospects

Nitec in Info-Communications Technology graduates are employed by a wide range of private and public organisations in all industries, ranging from telecommunications, manufacturing, banking, retail, government, education and even health care and insurance.

Some of the job titles held by Nitec in Info-Communications Technology graduates include:

Info-Comms Technician
Computer Technician

Based on the 2006 graduate employment survey, the mean gross monthly salary of Nitec in Info-Communications Technology graduates is about $1,350. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and even beyond. The challenge is to prepare yourself by upgrading your technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

 
Course Structure

To obtain the Nitec in Info-Communications Technology certification, you need to accumulate at least 69 credits.


CERTIFICATION

Core Modules

51

Life Skills Modules

14

Elective Modules
4
Total
69

 
CORE MODULES

- Engineering Essentials (7 credits)
Students are trained to explain basic principles of electricity and to connect simple electrical circuits with common measuring instruments to regulate and measure electrical quantities, and to demonstrate the operation of basic logic circuits
- Internet Fundamentals and Applications (6 credits)
Students are trained to install, configure and maintain web/media servers and browsers. They will learn to create HTML documents and design simple web pages using authoring tools. They are also trained to develop simle internet application for web publishing or electronic-commerce application.
- IT Essentials and PC Support (7 credits)
Students are trained to assemble, configure and test microcomputer system.
- Digital Communication (7 credits)
Students are trained to apply the fundamentals of digital communication in digital communication networks to set up and test the communication link.
- Visual Basic and Java Programming (5 credits)
Students are trained to in VB. Net to create, customise forms and perform programming using loops and arrays and simple file access management. They are also trained on the concepts of programming using Java language in an open environment and provide basic system support for Java environment.
- Networking Fundamentals and Devices (7 credits)
Students are trained to install and configure computer network system, and build peer-to-peer and wireless network for small office environment. They are also trained on using local area network applications and configuring of network devices such as switches, routers, wireless access points and wireless bridges.
- Servers and Network Administration (7 credits)
Students are trained to install, configure and manage operating systems, creating services such as telnet and ftp, using servers such as HTTP Apache and Samba server and optimizing systems by understanding resources usage, monitoring of networks alongside diaster recovery and security considerations.
- Infocomm Project (5 credits)
Students are trained to apply and integrate knowledge and skills acquired in the course to develop a software or hardware project.

LIFE SKILLS MODULES

- Life Skills for Personal Development (8 credits) and Life Skills at the Workplace (4 credits)
Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal qualities that an individual can transfer from one job setting to another to manage and adapt to changes in technology and work environments.
- Sports and Wellness I (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
- Sports and Wellness II (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.

ELECTIVES

Electives (Course Specific)
 
 

- XML Programming Fundamentals (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students are trained to understand the basics of creating XML documents with emphasis on Internet and Web-based applications. These include an introduction to applicatin programs for validating and rendering XML documents.
- Internet Security (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students are trained to identify threats in computer networks especially on the Internet. They will also learn how to prevent, detect, and eliminate these threats by installing and configuring firewall, proxy server and other security tools.
- Software Testing and Change Management (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct software functionality testing using automation tool. They are trained to track defects and generate defects analysis reports using industrial change management tool.

   
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)  
   

- Game Development for Mobile Devices (2 credits)
At the end of the module, students should be able to develop basic interactive game application for Mobile Devices using the application development tools.
- Small Business Management (2 credits)
At the end of the module, students should be able to identify a significant business opportunity, prepare a promotional package and conduct a sales event for a small business.

Electives (Cross Level)

- Entrepreneurship (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired from the course to identify a business opportunity and to develop a business plan for launching and operating a small enterprise. The training also covers market and competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business finance.


Joint ITE-Industry

- Essentials of Sun Java (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply basic Java Technology, the Java Programming Language and Product Life Cycle.
- Programming with Sun Java (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to create Java technology applications that leverage the object-oriented features of the Java language, such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
- Mobile Applications Development with J2ME (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to build mobile applications using the J2ME platform for mobile devices.
- End-User Applications Support in Microsoft XP Operating System (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to provide technical support to users of Windows XP Operating System including troubleshooting applications running on the Windows XP Operating System.
- Essentials of Sun Solaris (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to support users and applications running on a Desktop Environment of the Solaris Operating System. This module serves as a pre-requisite for the Administration on Sun Solaris module.
- Administration on Sun Solaris (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform system administration tasks for Solaris Operating System.

 
Electives (General)  
 
- Communicative English (Levels 1 to 8) (3 credits)
Students are trained to infer meanings, feelings and attitudes from listening texts, classify and evaluate information, distinguish arguments for or against an issue, compare and contrast ideas, write formal and informal letters as well as narrative, descriptive and expository compositions, present factual information in a clear and logical manner, and use appropriate vocabulary and expressions in various speech situations.
- English Language 'O' I (3 credits)
Students are trained to comprehend narrative texts, write compositions of narrative nature, and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' II (2 credits)
Students are trained to comprehend descriptive texts, write compositions of descriptive nature and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' III (3 credits)
Students are trained to comprehend expository texts, write compositions of expository and persuasive nature, and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' IV (2 credits)
Students are trained to comprehend argumentative texts, write compositions of argumentative nature, and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- Mathematics (Levels 1 to 10) (3 credits)
Students are trained to calculate angles using the angle properties of a circle; construct and describe transformations and solve trigonometrical problems in 2-dimension.
- Mathematics 'O' I (3 credits)
Students are trained to perform arithmetic calculations, manipulate algebraic expressions, construct and interpret geometrical figures and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' II (2 credits)
Students are trained to manipulate indices, equations and inequalities, perform graphing functions, handle problems on mensuration, interpret and use statistical data and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' III (3 credits)
Students are trained to solve trigonometrical problems in 2 or 3 dimensions, identify and describe transformations connecting given figures, use vectors and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' IV (2 credits)
Students are trained to perform arithmetic calculation, algebraic manipulation, graphing functions, geometrical construction and transformation; use vectors and solve problems involving trigonometry, probability and investigation.
- Overseas Assignment Programme (1 to 3 credits)
Students are trained to develop leadership qualities, self-confidence, independence, cross-functional interaction skills and other life skills.
 
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Last updated on 19 Dec 2007